Information About the Area from our Experts

Pet Friendly

Alameda offers many amenities for pet owners. To make sure your pup gets enough fresh air, the city has opened three off-leash dog parks. Also, there are a great number of dogwalking and babysitting companies that can take care of your animal while you’re away at work or on vacation. If you’re just visiting the area, it will be easy to find a hotel that is pet friendly. Residents who want to keep their pet clean and stylized have a variety of pet groomers to choose from in the area, a couple being Under the Woof, and Nails and Tails.

Recreation

Be prepared to stay up late on the weekends in Alameda, because it has a buzzing nightlife. After enjoying a meal at one of the city’s excellent restaurants, head to Lucky 13, a dive bar with some bonus features: an arcade, photo booth, and dancing on select nights. Another unique spot is the Rhythmix Cultural Works, which hosts art galleries, bands, comedians, bingo games, and offers a few dance and music classes. Alameda is also home to the Pacific Pinball Museum, which features a collection of old, playable pinball machines, and is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. For a more traditional nightlife experience, see a movie at the Alameda Theatre.